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Saffron Chicken, Boiled Lemon and Green Bean Salad (Ellie Krieger) Recipe

Saffron Chicken, Boiled Lemon and Green Bean Salad (Ellie Krieger) Recipe

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Saffron Chicken, Boiled Lemon and Green Bean Salad (Ellie Krieger)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lemon , preferably unwaxed
1 1/4 tsp salt, plus more to taste, divided
pinch saffron
2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp lemon juice, divided
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 1/4 lb skinless boneless chicken breast, pounded to 1/2-inch thick
1 lb green beans, washed and trimmed
cooking spray
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp honey
freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Prick the lemon in 3 or 4 places with a fork and place in a small pot with 1 teaspoon of salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 50 minutes or until the lemon is very tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
In the meantime, mix the saffron, mint, garlic, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl. Pour the marinade into a sealable plastic bag, add the chicken and let it marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.
Steam the green beans for 4 minutes and set aside to cool. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Preheat a large skillet or grill pan which has been sprayed with cooking spray. Cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Set aside to cool. Cut into bite-sized chunks.
Slice the ends off of the lemon and slice it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp. Slice the peel thinly and then again into 1/4-inch pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lemon, green beans and thyme. In a small bowl combine the rest of the lemon juice and the honey, whisk in the remainder of the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	336.57 Kcal (1409 kJ)
Calories from fat	164.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.28g	28%
Cholesterol	83.61mg	28%
Sodium	1194.43mg	50%
Potassium	727.12mg	15%
Total Carbs	15.66g	5%
Sugars	8.49g	34%
Dietary Fiber	4.76g	19%
Protein	30.88g	62%
Vitamin C	30.2mg	50%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	45.9mg	255%
Calcium	73.9mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	108.03 Kcal (452 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.87g	28%
Cholesterol	26.84mg	28%
Sodium	383.37mg	50%
Potassium	233.38mg	15%
Total Carbs	5.03g	5%
Sugars	2.73g	34%
Dietary Fiber	1.53g	19%
Protein	9.91g	62%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	50%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	14.7mg	255%
Calcium	23.7mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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